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I am 18 and pregnant would it be acceptable for me to have a baby shower?

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The father of the baby and I are not together we are just friends but we have decided to keep the baby and we are both working as hard as we can to support him or her. We have the support of our family and friends, but i can't help feeling that when people think of a 18 year old single pregnant girl they don't jump at the thought of a baby shower. Am I wrong?

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The baby deserves the best no matter what..the situation between you and ur friend have nothing to do with the baby and celebrating the life you brought into this world! This should be a very exciting time in ur life and his, and maybe after the baby is born you and him will want to be closer. SO.. I HOPE SOMEONE THROWS YOU A BABY SHOWER AND YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE PRECIOUS LIL GIRL OR BOY! always remember children come before anyone else and they learn from you and need you to help them learn day to day!

Of course!! That is what a shower is for - especially for a first time mommy to be. Things are tight and it can be a little scarey. A shower not only helps you reaffirm that you made the right decision regarding your impending blessing by surrounding you with friends and loved ones but also helps you stock up on baby items that as a young, first time mother you have NO IDEA you are even going to need... being a single mom...you deserve this soo much!!

i am 16 years old and almost 5weeks pregnant..and DESPITE what the world may think i definitely plan on having a shower....ima need the support and gifts so have your shower and celebrate this gift of divinity God has given to you :)

A baby shower is family and friends coming together to celebrate a childs birth and that you have coming! Lol! If someone offers to throw you one, which I am sure they will, take it, enjoy YOUR day! Enjoy the love and the attention, and since you are single, and young, all the gifts are SO helpful. I had my first at 17 and didnt have a shower out of embarrassment and paid for it later! ENJOY IT SWEETHEART!

YES def u should.. my mother was 16 with me and my twin sister and she never had a shower i feel like its a shame that a baby isn't celebrated because the mother is single.. its a true gift to carry and raise a child and you are lucky! if anyone feels like you dont deserve a baby shower because your 18 and single its because they aren't human !!! everyone loves babies !!! i wish you all the luck in the world girl ! and congrads!!! i respect you for being responsible about the baby!!! *** proud first time mommy** due june 2010*

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